Economics
Bachelor's degree · Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL
$40,004Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,252Median earnings 4 years after
$64,799Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $40,004 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $92,075 | $13,395 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $84,932 | $15,250 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton | $62,889 | $21,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $58,921 | $19,500 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $54,169 | $26,991 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $53,529 | $27,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $52,728 | $26,801 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth | $47,048 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $45,386 | $24,976 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,015 | $15,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $37,798 | $21,201 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $37,767 | $17,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $37,151 | $20,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg | $23,222 | $24,498 |
Other programs at Northeastern Illinois University
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$90,465 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$82,842 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$76,217 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$69,073 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$68,449 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$63,615 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$62,831 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$60,664 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$59,503 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,825 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,475 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,131 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,807 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,630 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$45,997 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$45,015 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$43,320 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$42,976 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,938 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$40,719
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Northeastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $40,004 one year after graduation and $64,799 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.